Licensed Nurse Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of a licensed nurse, the Licensed Nursing Assistant (LNA) delivers efficient and effective nursing care while achieving positive clinical outcomes and patient/family satisfaction. He/she will function within the standards of practice as accorded by his/her License. The LNA performs various patient care activities and related non-professional services essential to caring for personal needs and comfort of patients.

RESPONSIBILITIES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1. Provides patient care in a manner conducive to safety and comfort. Patient care includes, but is not limited to:

1.1. Assists patient with or performs Activities of Daily Living (ADL);

27. Stays and works beyond scheduled shift if needed to meet state staffing requirements and/or needs of patients;

28. Performs other duties as requested.

ALN1SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:1. Successful completion of a state approved certified nursing assistant program.2. A minimum of a high school education or high school equivalency diploma is preferred.3. This position requires that the employee is able to read, write, speak and understand the spoken English language to ensure the safety and wellbeing of our patients and visitors at the work site when responding to their medical and physical needs.4. Must provide verification of TST (tuberculin skin test) as required by state law and in accordance with Company policy. TSTs will be administered at the work site if required.5. Basic knowledge of computer use or willingness to learn.6. Must attend a minimum of 12 hours continuing education programs provided by the center in order to maintain certification.